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The experiences I had as a high school kid, working in a variety of jobs, no doubt helped me grow and find some success in life. I often think of my employers and the work we did during those developmental years. Now, we’ve got the opportunity to pass on our experiences and help young people continue to learn and grow too. Here’s something we’re doing in Perry, Iowa – to provide experiences. Click Here

The answer depends on several factors. Your team’s capabilities to perform the work themselves, without the help from a project manager, is perhaps the most common consideration. And the other key consideration is whether the work is actually a project. Is the work actually a project? What is the value of Project Management?

Definition of a project: A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service. Projects are different from other ongoing operations in an organization, because unlike operations, projects have a definite beginning and an end – they have a limited duration.

Value of Project Management.
Organizations using project management to deliver results consistently, reduce costs, increase efficiencies and improve customer and stakeholder satisfaction. Strong, organization-wide commitment to project management yields long-term business value and competitive advantage. Learn more here

It is about the basics. This is a good read and something to remind me to keep focused on the fundamentals. https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/blinding-flash-obvious. Enjoy !

It happened in a Subway restaurant in Macon, Georgia. The day I met a legend. Gene Espy, the 2nd person to hike the entire 2,025 mile Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine in 1951. Gene Espy tribute. We enjoyed a good conversation. I think of Gene often, and of his accomplishment and story. This was quite a project!